Tag: Aging
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Forever young: Meditation might slow the age-related loss of gray matter in the brain
Building on their earlier work that suggested people who meditate have less age-related atrophy in the brain’s white matter, a new study found that meditation appeared to help preserve the brain’s gray matter, the tissue that contains neurons.
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Is spirituality a component of wisdom?
Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades as a biologically based personality trait relevant to physical well-being and mental health.
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Positive outlook predicts less memory decline
A new study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful — what psychologists call “positive affect” — are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
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Mindfulness Improves With Age, Increases Overall Wellbeing
Researchers find that older people express characteristics of mindfulness more regularly than younger people.

